Senior EC&I Engineer

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering complex industrial infrastructure and automation projects. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key work packages, providing technical expertise across the design, construction and commissioning phases of the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the development of control systems, electrical power systems and instrumentation solutions, while supporting project delivery within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

Deliver EC&I engineering design packages from concept through to construction and commissioning.

Develop technical deliverables including:

Control System Specifications

Shutdown Cause & Effect Matrices

Instrument Datasheets

Technical Requisitions and Procurement Specifications

Review and check engineering documentation including:

Cable Block Diagrams

Cable Routing Drawings

Cable Schedules

Termination Diagrams

Support the design, upgrade and integration of complex control systems.

Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and project teams.

Investigate and resolve technical challenges, escalating where required and communicating solutions effectively to stakeholders.

Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and ensure actions are closed out effectively.

Support procurement activities and liaise with suppliers on technical matters.

Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), commissioning activities and site-based engineering support.

Contribute to LV electrical power system design and integration.

Ensure design activities comply with relevant engineering standards, safety requirements and quality processes.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

Minimum 5 years' experience in EC&I engineering, ideally covering design, construction and commissioning activities.

Experience delivering complex control system projects.

Strong knowledge of:

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

Motor Control Centres (MCCs)

Instrumentation Systems

Industrial Automation

Experience producing and reviewing EC&I design documentation.

Knowledge of control system upgrades, modifications and lifecycle replacement projects.

Construction and commissioning site experience.

Experience participating in FATs, SATs and commissioning activities.

Ability to identify, investigate and resolve technical issues.

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, Defence, Energy, Utilities, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Manufacturing or Process Industries would be advantageous

It’s great if you also have the following

Functional Safety experience.

TÜV Functional Safety (SIS) certification.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration.

Experience leading small engineering teams or managing technical work packages

Degree (BEng, MEng or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.

Chartered Engineer status desirable but not essential.

Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution would be advantageous.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business